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Honey Ginger Pork Tacos

By Erin · July 24, 2021 · Updated September 26, 2021 · 19 Comments

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taco shell topped with shredded pork and pineapple salsa and cooked shredded pork in a slow cooker

These Honey Ginger Pork Tacos are made in the slow cooker and topped with a simple pineapple salsa. An easy and delicious meal for your next taco night!

corn taco shell topped with shredded pork and pineapple salsa

Oh how I adore these pork tacos! They're not your typical tacos though -- they're honey ginger pork tacos, which give them an Asian flare. Serve 'em simple or top them with this tasty pineapple salsa.

Though I always talk about how I adore quick meals (like my banh mi bowl and my honey soy salmon), I'm also a huge fan of slow cooker meals. Set it and let the crockpot do the work for you!

Recipe features

  • A slow cooker meal, meaning it's very hands-off
  • Seasoned with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger
  • Topped with a simple and delicious pineapple salsa, making these tacos slightly reminiscent of al pastor tacos
two tacos on a table topped with shredded pork and salsa

Ingredients

Pork: Preferably pork shoulder or butt; you want to use a fattier cut of pork because it becomes tender the longer cooks, making it ideal to use in slow cooker recipes. I used boneless, but bone-in will work too.

Soy sauce: Can substitute tamari or coconut aminos if you prefer. However, coconut aminos is sweeter than soy sauce, so if you use that, you'll want to reduce the amount of honey you use.

Honey: A must! I don't recommend using maple syrup or agave -- honey is the way to go!

Garlic: Fresh garlic, not garlic powder.

Ginger: Same as above -- fresh ginger, not ground ginger.

Method

Step 1: Make the sauce. First, whisk the soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger together in a small bowl.

Step 2: Add the ingredients to your slow cooker. Next, spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray, then place the pork inside. Pour the sauce mixture over top.

raw pork shoulder in a slow cooker

Step 3: Slow cook, then shred. Cook the pork on LOW for 6 hours. Then, use two forks to shred the pork (it should shred very easily) and cook it for 30 more minutes.

Step 4: Assemble the tacos. The final step is to make the pineapple salsa, which should take less than 10 minutes. Then, add the cooked pork to your taco shell and top it with the salsa.

cooked shredded pork in the slow cooker

Tips and tricks

  • I used boneless pork, so just know that if you use bone-in, you may need to cook it for longer.
  • To make these gluten free: use tamari instead of soy sauce, and use gluten free tortillas. To make them paleo-friendly, follow the above steps, but also use arrowroot instead of cornstarch.
  • If you love these tacos, you must try my slow cooker pulled pork, which also uses pork shoulder/butt and is incredibly tender.

Can I cook the pork on HIGH instead of LOW?

While many slow cooker recipes give you the option to cook on low or high, I highly recommend cooking the pork on LOW. Pork shoulder/butt becomes more tender and flavorful the longer it cooks, so allowing it to cook for 6-8 hours is ideal.

How should leftovers be stored?

Store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or place them in a freezer-safe bag and store them in the freezer for 3 months.

close up photo of a pork taco

More easy taco recipes

  • Chipotle Chicken Tacos
  • Charred Salmon Tacos
  • Vegan Walnut Tacos

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

corn taco shell topped with shredded pork and pineapple salsa

Honey Ginger Pork Tacos

Honey Ginger Pork Tacos are made in the slow cooker and are SO flavorful! Made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, the pork is incredibly tender and pairs perfectly with homemade pineapple salsa!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10 tacos
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. pork shoulder/butt boneless
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • â…“ cup honey
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 10 taco shells

for the pineapple salsa:

  • pineapple salsa

Instructions

  • Spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray, then place the pork in your slow cooker.
  • Next, make the sauce: whisk the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch together, then pour the sauce overtop of the pork.
  • Slow cook the pork on LOW for 6 hours. Then, use two forks to shred the pork (it should shred very easily!), then cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  • At this point, you should make the pineapple salsa.
  • Last, heat the tortillas, then top each one with a large spoonful of the pork, then top it with the salsa. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are for 1 taco and are an estimation 
*Storage: store leftover pork in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; or, place it in a freezer-safe bag and freeze it for up to 3 months 
*I used boneless pork shoulder; if you use bone-in pork, you may need to cook it for an additional hour 

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in May 2016. It was updated with new text and photos in July 2021.

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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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Comments

  1. Jess @hellotofit says

    May 06, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    Ahhh! So I've expressed how much I love when you ladies collaborate, right?!

    Reply
  2. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    May 03, 2016 at 10:41 am

    That pork looks so tender! I love pork and pineapple together. And, uh, what's wrong with more tacos? NOTHING. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Les @ The Balanced Berry says

    May 03, 2016 at 1:51 am

    These look too good. The coconut just blew my mind.

    I am definitely a crockpot person. I tend to use it more in the winter, because I kind of forget about it this time of year, but you and Christina are inspiring me to bust it back out and make some delicious tacos!

    Reply
  4. Nichole says

    May 02, 2016 at 11:46 pm

    Wow! Beautiful pictures! These look delish, will be making them soon!

    Reply
  5. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    May 02, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    5 stars
    cinco de mayo - the perfect excuse to whip up a mexican feast. and i definitely think that tacos are on the menu! thanks!

    Reply
  6. Christina @ The Blissful Balance says

    May 02, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Omg this pork looks so effing juicy. I've got to try these on Wednesday - GORGEOUS!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 02, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Thanks lady!! It IS super juicy.

      Reply
  7. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    May 02, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    Oooh tacos for days!!! Love this collection - makes me wish these were all in front of me NOW - forgetabout in 3 days!
    BTW - Erin especially loving this honey and ginger-flavored pork - it sounds insanely delicious!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 02, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      Thanks Shashi--it's definitely a winning flavor combo!

      Reply
  8. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    May 02, 2016 at 11:50 am

    I can't think of a better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with a plate of tacos and a margarita! The fact that these are made in a slow cooker makes it even better. I usually bust mine out in the winter but I agree that it's a good tool to use all year long.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 02, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      The ONLY better way to celebrate would be with a side of guac 😉

      Reply
  9. Lucia @ The Foodwright says

    May 02, 2016 at 10:50 am

    Oh my word, these tacos look AMAZING!!! Totally trying this as soon as possible. YUM.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 02, 2016 at 7:08 pm

      Thanks Lucia! Let me know if you do 🙂

      Reply
  10. Annie says

    May 02, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Ohhh!! I don't know which I want first!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 02, 2016 at 7:07 pm

      All at the same time?! Taco party style 😀

      Reply
  11. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth says

    May 02, 2016 at 9:44 am

    That pineapple salsa sounds amazing! Definitely adding it to my summer menu rotation 😀

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 02, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      Ohh yeah and the addition of coconut was a good choice (if I do say so myself!)

      Reply
  12. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    May 02, 2016 at 7:26 am

    Slow cooked pork is the best way to eat pork because it's so tender and delicious. I love the sound of your honey ginger version with pineapple salsa, that sounds incredible!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 02, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      Thanks!! I agree--slow cooked IS the best way.

      Reply

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